Cash for College Statewide Webinar Toolkit
Statewide Cash for College Webinars Social Media Toolkit 21-22
The COVID-19 pandemic has greatly impacted California
students’ plans to attend college. This has been illuminated by
the decline in financial aid application completion and college
enrollment nationwide. Regardless of the pandemic, we cannot
afford to fail students who are the future of our state.
The California Student Aid Commission is excited to announce that registration for our Statewide Cash for College Webinars is now live! The webinars will provide information to help students and families complete the FAFSA and California Dream Act Application (CADAA). The webinars are FREE and open to all students and families applying for financial aid. Volunteers will answer questions throughout the session via Q&A (general questions only) and one-on-one assistance through the Cash for College Hotline after the webinar.
This Social Media Toolkit shares sample posts to amplify the
message.
Included in the toolkit:
- Posting Calendar, Graphics and Suggested Captions
- Key Information
- Email Sample to Invite Students and Families
Posting Calendar, Graphics and Suggested Captions
Dates to Post
Jan. 4
Jan. 10
Caption 1: Welcome back, students! We hope you
enjoyed the winter break. It’s time to start the year off right
with some free #CashForCollege!
Join our first #CashForCollege webinar of the year on Wed,
January 12th to work on your #FAFSA or #CADreamAct Application
(CADAA) with financial aid experts.
Register now at bit.ly/registerC4C or click
the link in our bio.
——-
TAGS:
Twitter: @CAStudentAid
Instagram: @CAStudentAid
LinkedIn:
@CAStudentAid
Facebook: California Student
Aid Commission
Caption 2: “Need #CashForCollege? Get answers
to your questions about the #FAFSA or
the #CADreamAct Application (CADAA) through our free
virtual #CashForCollege event on Wednesday Jan. 12! Register
now at https://bit.ly/registerC4C or
by clicking on the link in our bio”
——-
TAGS:
Twitter: @CAStudentAid
Instagram: @CAStudentAid
LinkedIn:
@CAStudentAid
Facebook: California Student
Aid Commission
Dates to Post
Jan. 12
Jan. 26
Caption 1: Welcome back, students! We hope you
enjoyed the winter break. It’s time to start the year off right
with some free #CashForCollege!
Join our first #CashForCollege webinar of the year on Wed,
January 12th to work on your #FAFSA or #CADreamAct Application
(CADAA) with financial aid experts.
Register now at bit.ly/registerC4C or click
the link in our bio.
——-
TAGS:
Twitter: @CAStudentAid
Instagram: @CAStudentAid
LinkedIn:
@CAStudentAid
Facebook: California Student
Aid Commission
Dates to Post
Jan. 4
Jan. 24
Caption 1: Join one of our free
#CashForCollege webinars to get help on your #FAFSA or
#CADreamAct Application (CADAA) by March 2nd!
Why? Submitting your application by the priority deadline will
allow students to be eligible for the most federal (FAFSA
only), state, and/or institutional aid available.
Register now at bit.ly/registerC4C or click
the link in our bio.
——-
TAGS:
Twitter: @CAStudentAid
Instagram: @CAStudentAid
LinkedIn:
@CAStudentAid
Facebook: California Student
Aid Commission
Caption 2: “Receive assistance filling out
your #FAFSA or the #CADreamAct Application (CADAA) during our
free #CashForCollege webinar.
Register for our available dates at https://bit.ly/registerC4C or
by clicking the link in our bio
——-
TAGS:
Twitter: @CAStudentAid
Instagram: @CAStudentAid
LinkedIn:
@CAStudentAid
Facebook: California Student
Aid Commission
Dates to Post
Jan. 17 Jan. 20
Caption 1: Brrr… Is it just us or is it
freezing in California this year? Good thing you can stay cozy
and earn #CashForCollege from home!
Join our free, online #CashForCollege webinar on Wed, January
26th to get help completing your #FAFSA or #CADreamAct
Application (CADAA) by the March 2nd priority deadline!
Register now at bit.ly/registerC4C or click
the link in our bio.
——-
TAGS:
Twitter: @CAStudentAid
Instagram: @CAStudentAid
LinkedIn:
@CAStudentAid
Facebook: California Student
Aid Commission
Caption 2: “Need help with your #FAFSA or
#CADreamAct? Register for a #CashForCollege webinar! Register
now at bit.ly/registerC4C
——-
TAGS:
Twitter: @CAStudentAid
Instagram: @CAStudentAid
LinkedIn:
@CAStudentAid
Facebook: California Student
Aid Commission
Dates to Post
Jan. 31 Feb. 4
February is Financial Aid Awareness Month!
Join our free #CashForCollege webinars on Wed, February 9th or
Thurs, February 24th to get help on your #FAFSA or #CADreamAct
Application (CADAA). Submitting your application by the March
2nd priority deadline will help you qualify for more federal
(FAFSA only), state, and/or institutional aid!
Register now at bit.ly/registerC4C or click
the link in our bio.
——-
TAGS:
Twitter: @CAStudentAid
Instagram: @CAStudentAid
LinkedIn:
@CAStudentAid
Facebook: California Student
Aid Commission
Dates to Post
Feb. 1 (holiday
Happy Lunar New Year! The year of the Tiger brings prosperity
to those who take courageous risks.
Act now and register for our free #CashForCollege webinar on
Wed, February 9th. Financial aid experts can help you complete
your #FAFSA or #CADreamAct Application (CADAA) in time for the
March 2nd deadline.
Register now at bit.ly/registerC4C or click
the link in our bio.
——-
TAGS:
Twitter: @CAStudentAid
Instagram: @CAStudentAid
LinkedIn:
@CAStudentAid
Facebook: California Student
Aid Commission
Dates to Post
Feb. 14 (holiday)
Happy Valentine’s Day! Remind your loved ones to submit their
#FAFSA or #CADreamAct Application (CADAA) by March 2nd.
Join our free #CashForCollege webinar on Thurs, February 24th
to get the help you need. Bring your questions!
Register now at bit.ly/registerC4C or click
the link in our bio.
——-
TAGS:
Twitter: @CAStudentAid
Instagram: @CAStudentAid
LinkedIn:
@CAStudentAid
Facebook: California Student
Aid Commission
Dates to Post
Feb. 21
Caption 1: Students! Families! This is an
important reminder that CSAC’s last #CashForCollege webinar
before the March 2nd priority deadline is coming up!
Join our free #CashForCollege webinar on Thurs, February 24th
to get help on your #FAFSA or #CADreamAct Application
(CADAA).
Register now at bit.ly/registerC4C or click
the link in our bio.
——-
TAGS:
Twitter: @CAStudentAid
Instagram: @CAStudentAid
LinkedIn:
@CAStudentAid
Facebook: California Student
Aid Commission
Caption 2: “Don’t miss out! Last chance to
register for our free virtual #CashForCollege webinar to get
help applying for #finaid happening[Date]!For more information
and to register visit: https://bit.ly/registerC4C“
——-
TAGS:
Twitter: @CAStudentAid
Instagram: @CAStudentAid
LinkedIn:
@CAStudentAid
Facebook: California Student
Aid Commission
Dates to Post
April. 4 April 10
Caption 1: Need #CashForCollege? You can still
apply after March 2nd!
Join our free, online #CashForCollege webinar on Wed, April
13th to learn about why submitting your #FAFSA or #CADreamAct
Application (CADAA) still matters and how you can still qualify
for aid!
Register now at bit.ly/registerC4C or click
the link in our bio.
——-
TAGS:
Twitter: @CAStudentAid
Instagram: @CAStudentAid
LinkedIn:
@CAStudentAid
Facebook: California Student
Aid Commission
Caption 2: Need help with your #FAFSA or
#CADreamAct? Register for a #CashForCollege webinar! Register
now at https://bit.ly/registerC4C
——-
TAGS:
Twitter: @CAStudentAid
Instagram: @CAStudentAid
LinkedIn:
@CAStudentAid
Facebook: California Student
Aid Commission
Dates to Post
May. 11
Caption 1: Money on your mind? Work on
applying for financial aid now and enjoy a stress-free spring
break!
Join our last #CashForCollege webinar on Wed, May 18th.
Financial aid experts will help get you started or finished
with your #FAFSA or #CADreamAct Application (CADAA)!
Register now at bit.ly/registerC4C or click
the link in our bio.
——-
TAGS:
Twitter: @CAStudentAid
Instagram: @CAStudentAid
LinkedIn:
@CAStudentAid
Facebook: California Student
Aid Commission
Caption 2: Don’t miss out! Last chance to
register for our free virtual #CashForCollege workshop to get
help applying for #finaid happening[Date]!For more information
and to register visit: https://bit.ly/registerC4C“
——-
TAGS:
Twitter: @CAStudentAid
Instagram: @CAStudentAid
LinkedIn:
@CAStudentAid
Facebook: California Student
Aid Commission
For General / All Webinar Dates
Can be used at any point in time
Caption Financial aid can be confusing. Our
financial aid experts are here for you. Don’t miss out on free
#CashForCollege!
We have #CashForCollege webinars year-round for students and
families to learn about applying for student aid. Get answers
for your questions about the #FAFSA or #CADreamAct Application
(CADAA).
Choose a date that works best and register now at bit.ly/registerC4C or click
the link in our bio.
——-
TAGS:
Twitter: @CAStudentAid
Instagram: @CAStudentAid
LinkedIn:
@CAStudentAid
Facebook: California Student
Aid Commission
For General / All Webinar Dates
Can be used at any point in time
Caption Calling all parents of incoming or
current college students! Are you unfamiliar with financial aid
or wondering how you can help?
Your involvement matters! Support your student by joining one
of our free #CashForCollege webinars. Our financial aid experts
will guide you through the application process and can address
your concerns with a one-on-one call. You are welcome with or
without your student!
Choose a date that works best and register now at bit.ly/registerC4C or click
the link in our bio.
——-
TAGS:
Twitter: @CAStudentAid
Instagram: @CAStudentAid
LinkedIn:
@CAStudentAid
Facebook: California Student
Aid Commission
For General / All Webinar Dates
Can be used at any point in time
Caption Tired of googling and finding only
generic, unhelpful answers? Get the answers you need directly
from financial aid experts!
Our free, online #CashForCollege webinars help students and
families complete their #FAFSA or #CADreamAct Application
(CADAA).
You can call our hotline after the session to speak with an
expert one-on-one! Talk about simple!
Choose a date that works best and register now at bit.ly/registerC4C or click
the link in our bio.
——-
TAGS:
Twitter: @CAStudentAid
Instagram: @CAStudentAid
LinkedIn:
@CAStudentAid
Facebook: California Student
Aid Commission
For General / All Webinar Dates
Can be used at any point in time
Caption Our #CashForCollege webinars are for
everyone!
Enjoy learning about financial aid, #FAFSA, and the #CADreamAct
Application (CADAA) without pressure to participate or stay the
entire duration.
If you do want help, type in your questions, and get answers
from a financial aid expert ASAP! With unique or private
concerns, our hotline will be open so you can speak with us
one-on-one.
Register now at bit.ly/registerC4C or click
the link in our bio.
——-
TAGS:
Twitter: @CAStudentAid
Instagram: @CAStudentAid
LinkedIn:
@CAStudentAid
Facebook: California Student
Aid Commission
Key Information
Event Dates + Times
- January 12, 2022 (Wed) – 5:30pm – 7:30pm
- January 26, 2022 (Wed) – 5:30pm – 7:30pm
- February 9, 2022 (Wed) – 5:30pm – 7:30pm
- February 24, 2022 (Thurs) – 5:30pm – 7:30pm
- April 13, 2022 (Wed) – 5:30pm – 7:30pm
- May 18, 2022 (Wed) – 5:30pm – 7:30pm
Link for Students to Register for Webinars: https://bit.ly/registerC4C
Cash for College Website: https://www.csac.ca.gov/cash-college
Email Invitation Template for Students and Families
Subject Line: Need Cash for College? Join our next free webinar!
Hello Students and Families,
Do you need Cash for College? It’s not too late. Complete the
Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) or California
Dream Act Application (CADAA) now! Join the California Student
Aid Commission for one of our Statewide Cash for College
Webinars. Learn about the FAFSA and CADAA application and get
your questions answered via the Cash for College hotline!
Register for this FREE webinar here!
Please have the following documents available during the webinar:
- “Your FSA ID (For FAFSA filers ONLY) or Dream Act Account For (CADAA filers ONLY)
- Your parent or legal guardian’s FSA ID (if they have a SSN)
- Driver’s License if you have one
- Social Security Card if you have one
- Alien Registration Card if you have one
- Individual Taxpayer Identification Number (ITIN) if you have one
- List of colleges you are interested in to list on the
applications
- Including at least one college in California
- Most current bank statements
- Any records of untaxed income
- 2020 tax information (1040’s and W2’s)
- This includes your parent or legal guardian’s tax information if you are a dependent student.
- Am I an independent or dependent student?
You will have an opportunity to ask questions via Q&A box
(general questions only) or via our Cash for College hotline
during and after the webinar. Please have your FSA ID or Dream
Act Account completed and ready prior to the webinar so you can
follow along and complete the application!
Thank you,
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